National Alpaca Farm Days

Went to check out both alpaca farms near us today seeing as this weekend was National Alpaca Farm Days. Both farms are really close to us...so it wasn't too taxing of a trip for the whole family.

The very friendly one at Freedom Farm Alpacas


Serena's fave: the 3 month old white cria at EDR Lamas.


Evidence of my stash-building addiction...from Freedom Farms.

I love Ewe!

I am so excited!!!
I just got back from the Black Socks Sheep & Wool farm. OMG! The owner/shepherd & his wife (Mike & Suzanne) were so great, I don't know where to start.

I got to go in the main barn to see the ewes and lambs...so cute! My pics are a little blurry cuz I didn't use a flash.






They've got some variety in their flock. This is a cheviot (the clean faced-one) & a CVM (California Variegated Mutant). The coats keep the fleeces cleaner.


And something I didn't expect...a guard dog (there are roaming coyotes).
A beautiful Great Pyrenees.


They also had a Corgi for a herding dog, but he was too wiggly for a good pic.

Suzanne was so gracious and sat down with me and gave me a one-on-one spinning lesson. So many great tips! I left with 1 lb of wool roving (8oz white, 8 oz tan) and a home made spindle to practice on.
The white is from a Corriedale crossbreed named "Snowdrop" and the tan is from a CVM named "Hershey."


They said that I could come to the shearing next week if I was interested!!
OF COURSE I'M INTERESTED :) :) :) :)
If Serena behaves well at school the next few days, I will pull her out & take her with.

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(squealing with glee)